A Fortune 500 investment firm is seeking a Senior Product Designer with deep Android expertise to support a major modernization effort of its mobile application. The mobile platform is undergoing significant transformation, with a high volume of enhancements and new user experiences aimed at improving client satisfaction and App Store ratings.

Android development has been historically under-resourced compared to iOS, and leadership is investing in dedicated Android-focused teams to accelerate delivery. This role will be embedded directly within an Android agile squad, partnering closely with product owners and engineers to deliver high-quality, native Android experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Create polished, implementation-ready Android UI designs aligned with modern platform standards.
Translate product requirements into intuitive mobile experiences.
Partner closely with Android engineers to discuss feasibility, technical tradeoffs, and implementation details.
Produce high-quality deliverables, including: UI screens, and component designs, Design specifications and documentation and Interaction and behavior notes
Contribute to scalable design system patterns aligned with Material Design.
Apply product thinking to simplify complex workflows and user journeys.
Support usability improvements and client experience enhancements.
Participate in lightweight UX activities such as usability testing or feedback validation when needed.

Required Skills & Experience

Android Platform Expertise

Deep experience designing native Android applications
Strong understanding of:
Material Design 3 principles
Tokens, theming, and scalable component patterns
Adaptive layouts and edge-to-edge UI
Android vs. iOS behavioral differences
Familiarity with modern Android UI frameworks (Jetpack Compose experience is a plus)

UI / UX Design

Heavy UI focus (approximately 70% UI / 30% UX)
Strong visual design and attention to detail
Ability to design for multiple states (empty, loading, error, edge cases)
Comfortable translating complex requirements into clean, intuitive interfaces

Tools & Collaboration

Expert-level Figma skills (primary design tool)
Strong prototyping capabilities
Experience creating implementation-ready specs and engineering handoffs
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and discuss feasibility constraints

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience designing data-heavy or chart-driven interfaces (Highcharts or similar ecosystems)
Basic usability testing or UX research experience
Accessibility familiarity (WCAG guidelines)
Experience working within mature design systems
Financial Industry experience